Indeed, it uses TGV (the French HST) technology, mixed with some Canadian tech as well. If anyone wants to read more about this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

Indeed, it uses TGV (the French HST) technology, mixed with some Canadian tech as well. If anyone wants to read more about this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acela_Express http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acela_Express The "Criticism" section highlights how the current rails infrastructure in the USA currently places a limitation on the speeds the train can achieve. Still a reasonable good experiment. With President Obama's mention of the structurally deficient bridges in the States, maybe it will change for the better. I surely hope so.